According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, Matthijs de Ligt is on his way back to Bayern Munich and will to report to the club despite interest from Manchester United:
Been told that Matthijs de Ligt will return to FC Bayern tomorrow, Friday, to undergo his performance tests in Munich ✔️
Everything as planned, his vacation is over. A deal with Manchester United is still not there. Bayern still demand €50m + add-ons. But the clubs remain in contact.
Meanwhile, De Ligt is not stressing about the transfer and will prepare professionally and motivated for the next weeks, even though he has already agreed on a move with #MUFC.
The next few weeks will be key for this potential move. With Leny Yoro out for three months at Manchester United, the Red Devils could get desperate in hopes of reaching an agreement with Bayern Munich.
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